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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Louisiana due to Hurricane Francine, which occurred from September 9 to September 12, 2024. This declaration enables federal assistance for affected areas, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and other support under the Stafford Act. It specifies that federal funding will cover 75% of eligible costs, and identifies several parishes eligible for different types of aid. Additionally, the Administrator of FEMA has assigned Sandra L. Eslinger as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice about the Presidential declaration of an emergency in the State of New York due to severe storms and flooding on August 18-19, 2024. This declaration authorizes FEMA to provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property, with Suffolk County specifically designated for federal assistance. The emergency measures will include direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program, covering 75% of eligible costs. Additionally, several federal programs have been identified for potential aid, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.